Veronica #163

In "Stranded with Style," Veronica #163 (2005), Veronica’s confidence helps her friend Marcy take a bold step—asking a boy out—only to find Marcy too nervous to carry the conversation on her own. With a little help from a hidden shortwave receiver in her ear, Marcy relies on Veronica’s real-time guidance, turning an awkward moment into a surprisingly high-stakes social experiment. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, the cover by Dan Parent and Bob Smith captures the episode’s mix of nerves and charm.